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Compare train, bus, and flight for Policoro to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Policoro to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, while a flight costs an average of €229.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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€62 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price | €229 Average price | €185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Policoro to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Policoro to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Policoro to Bologna:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Policoro to Bologna costing on average €101.
A bus is €168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Policoro to Bologna costing on average €229.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 54m.
Bus takes on average 11h 49m.
Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €185 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €124. The journey takes 11h 19m versus 7h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Policoro to Bologna
How to get from Policoro to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Policoro to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:46 PM 13h14 Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) 6:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:46 PM 13h14 Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) 6:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 5485:20 PM 1h20 Bari Palese Airport 6:40 PM Bologna Airport €108 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 7712 · Regionale Veloce 19832+
Intercity 6106:26 AM 10h34 Policoro-Tursi 5:00 PM Bologna Centrale €64 1 One-way 2 transfers
Intercity 562+
InterCityNotte 7585:53 PM 11h51 Policoro-Tursi 5:44 AM Bologna Centrale €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 7702 · Regionale Veloce 19840+
FRECCIAROSSA 883012:22 PM 9h53 Policoro-Tursi 10:15 PM Bologna Centrale €82 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:01 AM 12h09 Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:01 AM 16h59 Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) 3:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €26 1 One-way 2 transfers
216 · 2005:00 AM 10h50 Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 433911:10 PM 1h25 Brindisi Airport 12:35 AM Bologna Airport €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ1606 · AZ13217:30 PM 3h20 Bari Palese Airport 10:50 PM Bologna Airport €133 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 377511:55 AM 1h25 Brindisi Airport 1:20 PM Bologna Airport €135 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Policoro to Bologna:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Policoro to Bologna costing on average €101.
A bus is €168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Policoro to Bologna costing on average €229.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 54m.
Bus takes on average 11h 49m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Policoro and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Policoro-Tursi and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Luxair, Eurowings, Ryanair to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Intersaj, OneBus, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Intersaj, OneBus.
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